Getting Here: Directions and Parking

Parking

Limited free parking is available in the Pier Hotel parkade directly below the aquarium. However, Sidney has many public parking lots with two or three hours of free parking, in addition to free street parking. Check the Sidney parking map here. Pay parking is also available in the lot directly next to the Centre on Seaport Place.

By Car

Sidney is located off Highway 17 approximately 30 minutes from downtown Victoria, 10 minutes from the BC Ferry Terminal at Swartz Bay and 5 minutes from the Washington State Ferry Terminal in Sidney.

Exit Highway 17 at Beacon Avenue and head towards the waterfront and Pier Hotel building.

By Bus

BC Transit buses #72 and #70x travel between Victoria and BC Ferries at Swartz Bay and pass through Sidney.

Fifth Street and Beacon Avenue is the closest stop to the aquarium. Walk down Beacon Avenue towards the waterfront and the Pier Hotel building.